Breeze along to Great Eccleston

Starting point

Meet at the Pavillion situated by the river Ribble in Avenham park.
Toilet facilities are available and there is parking near by at Frenchwood Recreation Ground next to Christ the King High School. PR1 4LX

This is a steady ride aimed at women who are confident on a bike and wish to extend the length of their rides. This is a circular route around the quiet lanes north of Preston passing through small Hamlets and stopping halfway for coffee in the pretty courtyard café in Great Eccleston. We start off from the pavilion café in Avenham park and head clockwise round the Guildwheel to Cottam. Here we leave the cycle path and join quiet country lanes through Clifton, Salwick, Treales, Elswick and finally reach Great Eccleston for coffee.
From the café we head out of Great Eccleston towards Lane Heads and join quiet lanes to Inskip , then head to Catforth and Woodplumpton. From here we go straight through Woodplumton to rejoin the Guildwheel at Miller green. We then retrace our steps back along the Guildwheel to Avenham Park. The route is mainly flat with some small inclines to try out our climbing legs.
We will aim for an average speed of 10-11 miles an hour.
Please bring some water and be prepared for warm weather conditions.
Riders are advised to wear a helmet and it is compulsory for those under 18 to wear a helmet.
Please carry a spare inner tube and tools necessary to carry out a puncture repair
Prior to the start of the ride there will be a short bike check and safety brief but please make sure that your bike is in working order before joining the ride.

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